Author: The Lanzon Firm
A 4th DUI offense illustrates how penalties escalate
In the state of Tennessee, the penalties for a fourth DUI are much greater than they are for a first offense. Here is what happens when the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol escalate. A review of first-offender penalties If a law enforcement officer arrests someone for driving under the influence of alcohol, the
Drunk driving charge results after truck crashes into restaurant
Because no one specifically anticipates facing criminal charges, it can be a complicated ordeal to handle. There are many details and steps involved with addressing charges for drunk driving, and any misstep could potentially derail a case. This means that it is important for accused parties to learn what they can about their predicaments in
Traffic stop results in drug charges for Tennessee woman
Traffic stops are notorious for leading to criminal charges. While the initial reason for the stop may seem simple, if a police officer believes that additional wrongdoing is taking place, the situation can go from simple to complicated quickly. In fact, drug charges and other serious allegations could stem from such a stop. One woman
Man likely working on criminal defense due to serious charges
What may seem like a fun idea at first could easily take a negative turn. This trouble could especially result if the activity is not entirely legal. Of course, a legal mess could become even more complicated if the endeavor results in someone suffering serious injuries. As a result, a person could face charges and
Tennessee woman charged with drunk driving after crash with bus
When police investigate a car accident, they often begin drawing conclusions and having suspicions regarding what caused the incident to occur. In many cases, authorities believe they have reason to suspect that drunk driving was a factor. As a result, a driver could wind up facing serious charges in addition to dealing with the aftermath
Drug distribution vs trafficking charges
While some states have legalized the use of some drugs, that does not mean authorities have pulled back on finding and charging people with the illegal distribution and trafficking of drugs. For those who face such charges, the ramifications can be significant and long reaching. If you or a loved one face such criminal charges, it may be
Are breath tests always accurate?
If a law enforcement officer pulls you over on suspicion of drunk driving, a breath test will confirm your blood alcohol concentration level. If this is your first experience with a possible DUI, you probably have many questions. For example, does the breath test machine always produce accurate results? Facing a charge of DUI In
White collar crimes: Tennessee woman accused of insurance fraud
The reasons why people carry out certain actions are unique to each person. Unfortunately, in some instances, their actions could lead to criminal charges regardless of their reasoning for behaving in the way they did. If individuals are accused of committing various types of fraud, it is likely for charges for white collar crimes to
Drug charges result from home search in Tennessee
Criminal charges can change a person’s life. One minute an individual may feel that his or her life is going normally, and the next minute may feel as if everything is spiraling out of control. When it comes to facing drug charges, it may be helpful to rein in those feelings as best as possible
2 charged in murder conspiracy, criminal defense options vital
When authorities bring criminal charges against a person, it means that law enforcement officers suspect that the person has committed a crime. However, that suspicion does not mean that the person is guilty or even that a conviction will take place. Anyone accused of a crime has the ability to create a criminal defense before